Largest Archipelago in the World Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands, making it the largest archipelago on Earth. About 6,000 of these islands are inhabited!
Fourth Most Populous Country With a population of over 270 million people, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, after China, India, and the United States.
Fourth Most Populous Country Home to Over 700 Languages While Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, Indonesia is one of the most linguistically diverse countries, with over 700 regional languages spoken across the islands!
The Largest Muslim Population Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, with about 87% of its people identifying as Muslim. Despite this, it is not an Islamic state but a secular country.
Ring of Fire: Land of Volcanoe Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it home to more than 120 active volcanoes. One of the most famous eruptions was that of Krakatoa in 1883, which was heard as far away as Australia!
World’s Most Expensive Coffee Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, comes from Indonesia and is one of the most expensive coffees in the world. The beans are eaten and then excreted by a civet (a small mammal), resulting in a unique fermentation process.
Borobudur: The Largest Buddhist Temple The Borobudur Temple in Central Java is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Built in the 9th century, it consists of over 2,600 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
Jakarta Is Sinking! Due to rising sea levels and excessive groundwater extraction, Jakarta is one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world. The Indonesian government is planning to move the capital to a new city, Nusantara, in Borneo by 2045.